Recreation
Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping, or camping outside of designated campgrounds, is a great way to enjoy the peace and solitude of the Forest.
The Barlow Ranger District is located east of the Cascades crest and encompasses about 280,000 acres.
Clackamas River Ranger District is located southwest of Mt. Hood and east of the small city of Estacada.
Hood River Ranger District spans the north, east, and part of the south side of Mt. Hood National Forest.
Zigzag Ranger District spans 250,000 acres on the south and west side of Mt. Hood and is about an hour from Portland.
The Mt. Hood National Forest section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 is 130.1 miles long. It enters Mt.
White River West Sno-Park
Site Open
White River Sno-Park is a popular winter destination on the Forest, especially on weekends and after fresh snow! Due to the sno-park's stunning view of Mt. Hood and its proximity to Portland, this…
Wyeth Trail #411
This trail enters the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. This trail is mainly in the forest, but there are open areas along the route offering great views of the Columbia River Gorge. Once over on the…
Yocum Ridge Trail #771
This trail is in the Mount Hood Wilderness, high on the west slope of Mt. Hood. Yocum Ridge trail climbs to one of the most pristine, fragile and accessible alpine meadows in the Mount Hood…
Zig Zag Trail #678
This trail is on the east side of Mt. Hood. The trail is short and lightly used. It begins off Oregon Hwy 35 (2,950’) and climbs to the junction with Dog River Trail #675 and Surveyor’s Ridge…
Zig Zag Trailhead
Trailhead with parking for up to 8 vehicles. Provides access to the Zig Zag Trail #678 and the Klinger Springs Climbing Area. This site is off OR Hwy 35, on the east side of the Forest- not to be…
Zigzag Mountain Trail #775
This trail is in the Mount Hood Wilderness and provides the west-to-east transportation network for the upper south slope of Mount Hood. Two abandoned lookout sites are located along the trail and…
Zigzag Mountain Trailhead
The Zigzag Mountain Trailhead, located on the southwest side of the Mount Hood Wilderness near Forest Road 19, provides a west-to-east transportation network for the upper south slope of Mount…